Damn, Mitch swore silently, she wasn't there. Hoping she might show up later, Mitch left the program running as he answered the door for the first of ...he kids begging candy.Two hours later, he turned off the porch light. The children had been adorable, but he was glad it was over. He was completely out of candy, not even a small bag of his favorite M&Ms were left. Checking his IM program one last time, Mitch closed it down. His friend had not shown up. He could have used her company, especially. She used to stay in our apartment but due to husbands transfer they shifted to australia. I informed my parents about her and they told to receive her from airport and I told mayanti that I will receive her.The day came I got ready and took my car and went to airport, I was on time she came out with a huge smile on her face, but she was alone I was shocked, she came near and hugged me tightly, I felt her huge melons on my chest, I required about her family she told they stayed back she came. "She knew just what I meant."Honey, that's wonderful! You even swallowed?"Proudly, I proclaimed, "Every last drop!" You go, girl!"That's when Linda noticed the ring on my left hand."Tricia! Oh my God, it's a ring! He gave you a ring!" Calm down, Linda! It's not what you think it is - it's only a ring.Vince wanted me to have it just to add to my Tricia look and so otherguys wouldn't hit on me." No, Tricia, you don't understand," replied Linda. "I knew he wasgetting you something, but I. Tom, Giuseppe, the Padre, Esteban, and Ed helped me move the tables and benches off to one side of the courtyard, so those coming for Tai Chi in the morning wouldn’t stumble across them.The next morning was a repeat of the previous night’s supper in the courtyard. The children all groaned when they discovered that they would be attending the village school, but loaded up the wagons and drove off without too much fuss. The Padre led the procession of wagons from the Hacienda to the village.